NewsFeedChristians in Syria spent Christmas surrounded by armed soldiers, with security deployed outside churches in Aleppo. Priests held services earlier than usual amid fears of violence after nearby clashes. Al Jazeera’s Ayman Oghanna explains.Published On 26 Dec 2025
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FRI · 2025-12-26 · 12:31 GMTBRIEF NSR-2025-1226-4361
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Syria’s Christians mark Christmas under heavy security
In Syria, Christians observed Christmas under heightened security on December 26, 2025. Armed soldiers were stationed around churches, particularly in Aleppo, due to concerns about potential violence.
Al JazeeraFiled 2025-12-26 · 12:31 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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In Syria, Christians observed Christmas under heightened security on December 26, 2025. Armed soldiers were stationed around churches, particularly in Aleppo, due to concerns about potential violence. Priests conducted Christmas services earlier than scheduled as a precaution following nearby clashes. The increased security measures aimed to protect worshippers during the Christmas celebrations. Al Jazeera's Ayman Oghanna reported on the situation.
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Security was deployed outside churches in Aleppo.
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Christians in Syria spent Christmas surrounded by armed soldiers.
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Nearby clashes occurred.
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Priests held services earlier than usual.
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Services were held earlier than usual amid fears of violence.
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